* Apologies for cross posting *
The Preservation Advisory Centre is holding a number of events at locations in Scotland, England, Wales and Ireland on the theme of Advocacy, Evidence and Support for the preservation of library and archive collections.
With increased pressure on resources it can be difficult to make the case for long-term activities such as preservation. Most institutions want what preservation achieves: ensured continuity of access to collections. The events explore how to make the case for preservation in terms of the outcomes it achieves and value to the organisation. They promote use of the Preservation Assessment Survey as a method of collecting evidence of preservation strengths and weaknesses, and outline the Preservation Advisory Centre’s work to refresh Knowing the Need, the overall picture of preservation practice and usability of library and archive collections in the UK.
The events are aimed at librarians, archivists and collection care professionals. Each event showcases local examples of collaborative work, networks or support available for preservation and conservation activities. They seek to strengthen the community of practice that is necessary for sharing of expertise and support.
7 June, National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh
15 June, The John Rylands Library, University of Manchester
6 July, National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth
13 July, National Library of Ireland, Dublin
21 July, The British Library, London
Each event is free but places are limited. For individual programme details and to book a place please visit: www.bl.uk/blpac/events.html
Preservation Advisory Centre
The British Library
96 Euston Road
London NW1 2DB
United Kingdom
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